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About

Nettleswell is a residential neighbourhood situated in the southern part of Harlow. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built as part of the original new town development. Its layout includes numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets, with local amenities centred along Netteswell Cross.

The area is directly adjacent to the landscaped grounds of Harlow College and the Netteswellbury Farm open space. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church at Netteswell Cross, which dates back to the 12th century and stands in contrast to the surrounding modern architecture.

Area overview

On average Nettleswell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year. There are 6 schools in Nettleswell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Nettleswell is home to around 8,412 people, with a population density of about 3,432.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nettleswell Population
8,412
Population density
3,432.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.29(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+80%)
Public order
11.29(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.08(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,768
68.56%
Other White
872
10.36%
African
402
4.78%
Pakistani
156
1.85%
Indian
150
1.78%
Total population: 8,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
23.65%
No qualifications
1,481
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,100
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,166
32.84%
Owns with a mortgage
872
24.56%
Owns outright
675
19.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
17.91%
Other social rented
116
3.27%
Total households: 3,551

Property prices in Nettleswell

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Nettleswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nettleswell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nettleswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£500,000
Flats28£216,000
Semi-Detached7£380,000
Terraced42£325,000

10 years median price trend in Nettleswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nettleswell.

All postcodes in Nettleswell

CM203RH

The Downs

CM203PH

Parsonage Leys

CM202FL

Arbour Mews

CM202GS

Edinburgh Gate

CM202QD

School Lane

CM203LY

Arkwrights

CM203RT

The Dashes

CM203JH

Halling Hill

CM203PN

Parsonage Leys

CM203QW

The Hides

CM202QG

Edinburgh Way

CM202UA

Edinburgh Gate

CM203LB

Pittmans Field

CM203QL

The Hides

CM203LH

Playhouse Square

CM202LQ

Edinburgh Gate

CM202QW

Netteswell Orchard

CM203JJ

Halling Hill

CM203JS

Halling Hill

CM203JX

The Mallories

CM202DQ

Edinburgh Gate

CM203RL

Maddox Road

CM203LZ

Arkwrights

CM202QF

Marshgate

CM202ET

Edinburgh Way

CM202QQ

Park Lane

CM203LS

Whitewaits

CM202JE

Edinburgh Gate

CM203LR

Whitewaits

CM203LX

Arkwrights

CM203NP

Long Ley

CM203QS

The Hides

CM203SZ

Greenhills

CM202JA

Edinburgh Gate

CM202QL

Mandela Avenue

CM203JP

Halling Hill

CM203RQ

The Downs

CM203SA

The Dashes

CM202QJ

Netteswell Orchard

CM203NU

Monkswick Road

CM203PJ

Parsonage Leys

CM202UB

Edinburgh Gate

CM203QE

Commonfields

CM202QN

First Avenue

CM203QB

Freshwaters

CM203QA

School Lane

CM203GA

Maddox Road

CM203NE

Arkwrights

CM203RB

The Hides

CM203RY

The Dashes

CM202PQ

Altham Grove

CM202PZ

Park Court

CM203LE

Pittmans Field

CM203QY

The Hides

CM203RZ

The Dashes

CM203NR

Netteswell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.